Admissions

Welcome To Pusch Ridge Christian Academy

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy's mission is to teach our students to become like Christ and be transformed so they might impact the world now and in the future. We seek to partner with families to give their child an excellent education based on the Word of God, while also supporting them to discover their unique, God-given purpose. Learn about our covenantal approach to partnering with our families.

For the 2025-2026 School Year

Applying to PRCA involves three steps. The first step is to complete the online application and submit the required documents. The second step is an assessment. At the Grammar and South Campuses, a candidate may have to wait to be assessed until there is an open seat. At the Upper Campus, a candidate may sign up for the ISEE exam on their own. After the assessment is complete, the file is reviewed and then the final step is to be invited to interview.  

Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now open! Early applications are recommended. 

To pursue admission:
  • Submit an Inquiry or Complete an Application to create your online account. 
  • Schedule an appointment for a campus tour or see Open House dates below. 
    • Grammar Campus (K-5), located at 6450 N. Camino Miraval. Contact Cindy Cajero at 520-529-7080.
    • South Campus (K-4), located at 5951 S. 12th Avenue. Contact Maria Lizardo-Gomez at 520-797-0107, x424.
    • Upper Campus (6-12), located at 9500 N. Oracle Road. Contact Valerie Turner at 520-797-0107, x403.  
Email us at admissions@prcak12.org for additional admissions information.


Our Admissions Criteria

For a child to be considered for enrollment, he or she must meet the following standards:

Our Admissions Process

List of 6 items.

  • Read and Agree

    with our Statement of Faith and Statement of Christian Principles

    click to view statements
  • Schedule a Tour

    Schedule an appointment for a campus tour.
    • Grammar Campus - Typically hosted on Mondays at 1:30 PM and Fridays at 9:00 AM, by appointment; contact Cindy Cajero
    • South Campus – Typically hosted on Tuesdays at 9:00 AM, by appointment; contact Maria Lizardo-Gomez
    • Upper Campus - Typically hosted on Thursdays at 9:00 AM, by appointment; contact Valerie Turner  
  • Complete Online Application and Submit Required Documents

    You will create an account when you complete the initial application. The non-refundable application fee is $75.

    Once the initial inquiry and/or application is processed, you will be issued a checklist of required items to submit in order for the application to be considered complete. This checklist will be updated online as documents are submitted.  

    Required Documents to Submit

    Kindergarten
    • Church Leader Reference For Parent
    • Teacher Reference (waived, if not at previous school)
    1st through 5th Grade
    • Church Leader Reference for Parent
    • Teacher Reference
    • Report Cards (2 years, if available)
    • Standardized Test Scores (2 years, if available)
    • School Discipline Record
    6th through 12th Grade
    • Church Leader Reference for Parent
    • Teacher Reference
    • Student Life Form (completed by applicant in own handwriting)
    • Report Cards (2 years, if available)
    • Standardized Test Scores (2 years, if available)
    • School Discipline Record
  • Assessment

    All grades complete a grade-level assessment to determine academic readiness.

    South and Grammar Campus Assessment
    Once the application is complete and reviewed, Kinder applicants will be invited to an assessment. In grades 1-5, after the application is reviewed, applicants will be invited to an assessment once seats become available.

    Due to increased applicants and limited seat availability, an applicant may remain in this step for an undetermined time.

    Upper Campus ISEE Entrance Exam

    At the Upper Campus, applicants may register for the ISEE exam, while turning in all required documents. The cost is $160, payable to ERB. Testing dates and registration directions are found within the checklist online.
  • Application Review

    Once all required documents are submitted and assessment is complete, the application is then reviewed by Admissions and Administration.
  • Invitation to Interview

    After the complete file (application, required documents, and grade level assessment) is reviewed by the Admissions Team (Director of Admissions and Admissions Managers), if the admissions criteria are met for the desired grade the parents (and child in grades 6 -12) will be invited to an interview with Admissions Committee members (i.e. Principal, Dean of Student Life, Director of Administration, Director of Admissions, or Admissions Manager). Due to the time of the year and different factors for varying grades, at the end of the interview, the Admissions Team Representative will explain when the parent(s) will be notified of an enrollment decision. 

Lions Guide Grammar & South Campuses

Lions Guide Upper Campus

Tax Credit Workshops

Consistent with the truth that God’s grace and His love through Jesus Christ extend without partiality to all mankind, Pusch Ridge Christian Academy does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
The mission of Pusch Ridge Christian Academy is to teach our students to become like Christ through a classical, Christian education within a covenantal community. 

Grammar Campus (grades K-5)

6450 N Camino Miraval, Tucson AZ 85718
P: 520.529.7080  F: 520.529.7140
School office hours: 7:45 AM - 3:30 PM

Upper Campus (grades 6-12)

9500 N Oracle Road, Tucson AZ 85704
P: 520.797.0107  F: 520.797.0598
School office hours: 7:45 AM - 4:00 PM

South Campus (grades K-3)

5951 S 12th Ave, Tucson AZ 85706
P: 520.413.7945  F: 520.467.3894
School office hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM